Will this work?

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sachem longrifle 0

As I have posted before, the gunnels on my Navigator were too narrow for my downriggers. I have received many suggestions and appreciate it. One idea I was thinking about is taking a small 2x6 as opposed to a long one across the bow. I would take that board, bolt it through the gunnel with a backing under that, and then bolt the downrigger to the board directly. Will this work?

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Northlander 62

Sachem you need to come take a look at my boat and Ill show ya what I mean. How wide is your gunnel rail? If your gunnel is 4" or wider you can use these track systems. Maybe even if it 3.5" wide. My gunnel is 4.5" wide and the mount is 3.5" wide by 12" long and bolts on with 6 screws. From looking at picks of the Navigator on the Alumacraft site Im thinking these could work. Or I can come look at your boat and see what I think. Is it a tiller or wheel?

Look in the generals website and look up the track systems for pursuit or burts. Then you will need a swivel mount to slide in the track and mount your riggers on them. Sounds harder than it is.

My e-mail is below. I have the next 2 days off and Im up late.

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Jim Hudson 0

You could also get the smaller "tracks" from Pursuit. The 6" model. Secure these either length wise of width wise across the two back corners of the transom. Then get the 6" swivel pedestal bases, or pedestals high enough for your riggers to get over the transom, to attach your riggers. This way, your riggers will be straight off the transom and might be easier then monkeying around with trying to put a track on that narrow gunnel or a board type set-up.

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caseymcq 0

I have a Navigator too and would be interested to see pics of the setup on your Explorer if you have any available. They are pretty comparable boats so I think whatever you have setup would work on a Navigator.

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Surface Tension 145

Regardless of having a tiler our counsel this set up should work for you. You'll need a backer that spans the full width of your gunwale from the outside conner cap to inside corner to anchor the mount.

What you suggested earlier using a block of wood to mount the downrigger base to will work, downside is you can't remover it.

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sachem longrifle 0

Regardless of having a tiler our counsel this set up should work for you. You'll need a backer that spans the full width of your gunwale from the outside conner cap to inside corner to anchor the mount.

What you suggested earlier using a block of wood to mount the downrigger base to will work, downside is you can't remover it.

Headed up to Ely for New Year's and looking to get out on the ice for a bit ... if there is any ice.
In the past I've rented from Grand Ely Lodge, but rumor has it they aren't putting houses on the ice this year.
Anyone know of other places that rental permanent shacks on Shagawa or Burntside?